Logistics Manager at GE - General Electric

Role Summary/Purpose
Develop long term direction for GE Oil & Gas Surface Logistics

Essential Responsibilities

• Direct the importation and transportation of all product and goods for GE Oil & Gas Surface equipment.
• Identify and execute cost reduction initiatives through mode shift, consolidation, and optimization of shipments
• Manage freight forwarder and common carrier relationships
• Provide input to Sales and Marketing regarding preferred sales terms (INCOTERMS) and cost/pricing for logistics value add service operations
• Manage in-country inventory warehouse, material flow and service operations
• Implement, manage, and report out on global logistics metrics
• Direct and implement GE Oil & Gas Surface equipment shipping, traffic, transportation, distribution, freight forwarder, and brokerage services and policies
• Identify and implement standardized best practices across multiple international shipping sites
• Maintain files of all transportation and services
• Manage and assist peers in interfacing with carrier management, carrier rate committees in rate negotiations
• Monitor federal and state regulations with respect to freight and transportation .
• Must be knowledgeable of transportation trends, pricing, and government regulations to protect GE Oil & Gas from illegal transportation practices and charges
• Develop in/outbound logistics contingency plans to deal with supply chain uncertainties
• Assist in preparing for financial and logistics reviews
• Maintain a data warehouse of freight payment data and shipment data through freight payment services and shipping document reports
• Manage maintenance of freight payment, claims management, proof of delivery and associated individual site requirements to meet the daily in/outbound operational needs
• Liaise with the GE Compliance teams (global) to ensure absolute compliance
• Take a lead role in developing logistics practices that benefit GE Oil & Gas
• Manage the logistics cost center
• Prepare and issue Shipper’s Letters of Instruction to freight forwarders
• Develop, lead, and inspire global logistics team to provide excellent service in a best total cost environment
• Prepare international shipping and invoicing documentation, research files, and answer questions regarding Export and Import regulations.
• Arrange the packing, crating, and forwarding of orders according to customer request, or in accordance with company policy if not specified by customers.
• Provide feedback to internal customers and regarding shipment pickup, tracking, clearance issues, or invoice discrepancies.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Four-years college Degree in Logistics Management or Business Management with additional Logistics training at a university level
• 3 years or more experience managing logistics
• Outstanding project management skills. Must be able to meet multiple commitments in cross-functional team environments under tight deadlines.
• Strong oral and written communication skills with ability to communicate with internal customers in other countries
• Strong presentation skills - must be comfortable and competent at presenting technical information to senior management and defending position.
• Solid personal computer skills with strong capability with Microsoft Office products; Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Potential for advancing career one or two levels higher.
• Organizational and teaming skills to lead purchasing efforts.
• Must be able to travel domestically and internationally (up to 50%).
• A valid NYSC discharge or exemption certificate will be required (please indicate clearly on your resume).
• Must have valid authorization to work full-time without any restriction in Nigeria.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications
Desired Characteristics:    

• Action oriented - Enjoys hard work; is action oriented and full of energy for the things that he/she sees as challenging; not fearful of acting with a minimum of planning; seizes opportunities when they arise.
• Decision quality -  Makes good decisions based upon a mixture of analysis, wisdom, experience and judgment; most of his/her solutions and suggestions turn out to be correct and accurate when judged over time; sought out by others for advice and solutions.
• Planning -  Accurately scopes out length and difficulty of tasks and projects; sets objectives and goals; breaks down work into the process steps; develops schedules and task/people assignments; anticipates and adjusts for problems and roadblocks; evaluates results.
• Problem Solving - Uses rigorous logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions; probes all fruitful sources for answers; senses hidden problems; is excellent at – and honest with - analysis; looks beyond the obvious and doesn’t stop at first answers.
• Time Management - Uses his/her time effectively and efficiently; sets priorities; values time; separates the critical few from the trivial many and concentrates his/her efforts accordingly.